Can the Vivo V60 Really Do It All? We Lived With It to Find Out

If you follow smartphones in India, you're used to hearing brands pitch "the most powerful this," "the slimmest that," "AI-powered everything." After a point, the claims blur into white noise. So, when Vivo says its V60 is the slimmest phone ever with a 6500mAh battery, loaded with ZEISS cameras and a bunch of AI features you might actually use, you'd be forgiven for rolling your eyes.

But here's the thing: on paper, the V60 does pack in a few feats that are hard to ignore, even for someone who's seen it all. So, we spent some time living with the phone, using it the way most people actually would: no staged product shots, just real-world messiness-family calls, power cuts, auto rides, festivals, and the occasional chai spill. Here's where Vivo genuinely impresses, and where it still needs to catch up.

India's Slimmest Phone With 6500mAh Battery In Its Category

Let's start with the obvious. The V60 is thin. Not just "for a phone with a big battery," but genuinely pocket-friendly in a way most marathon-battery phones simply aren't. If you're the sort who hates phone bulges in your jeans or kurta pocket, you'll notice this the minute you pick it up. Packing a 6500mAh battery into something under 8mm thick isn't just a spec-sheet trick; it's an actual engineering win.

The curved display, minimal bezels, and that new Schott Core glass do make it feel (and look) premium. It draws your eyes straight into the content, making videos, games, and even casual scrolling feel more immersive. The panel itself is bright and vivid, with colours that pop without straying into oversaturation, and smooth refresh rates (120Hz) that make animations glide effortlessly.

Covered with the new Schott Xensation glass, the V60's display is built to withstand everyday wear. The phone also uses a cushioning structure to absorb shocks from accidental drops, helping the screen stay clear and intact over time. Combined with its claimed 5000-nit peak brightness, the viewing experience stays sharp and premium-whether you're binge-watching at night or navigating under harsh sunlight.

ZEISS and Telephoto Magic-More Than Just Hype?

Cameras have always been a strength for the V-series, and the V60 builds on that legacy. At its core is a ZEISS-certified 50MP primary shooter, paired with an ultra-wide and a telephoto periscope lens that offers impressive reach. The telephoto setup lets you capture sharp portraits from a comfortable distance-perfect for candid moments like a bride walking down the aisle or kids playing naturally.

The multifocal system allows smooth switching across five focal lengths for precise framing. With the 10x Telephoto Stage Portrait mode, the V60 keeps facial features, clothing details, and skin tones natural even from afar. Vivo calls 10x the sweet spot, noting that most users zoom within this range, making it practical for concerts, events, or everyday telephoto shots.

Vivo's India's Exclusive Wedding vLog is an India-first feature designed for quick, social-ready storytelling. Record short clips, choose a template, and the AI edits them into a highlight reel-ideal for sharing before the celebrations even end.

For group moments, the wide selfie camera ensures everyone fits in, whether it's a festival family portrait or a reunion in a crowded café.

Altogether, the V60's camera system is designed to handle everything from intimate portraits to big events, helping you capture memories just as you see them.

AI: Not Just a Buzzword (For Once)

The headline AI trick on the V60 is something called AI Four Season-and it's more than just a pretty filter pack. Imagine taking a regular shot and watching it transform into four different moods-spring blossoms, summer warmth, autumn gold, and winter frost-each rendered with meticulous detail as if you'd actually travelled through the year in seconds. It's part creative playground, part storytelling tool, letting you reimagine the exact moment in multiple visual styles without opening a single editing app.

But that's just the start. The V60's AI suite aims to be genuinely useful in daily life. AI Captions can automatically transcribe meetings or lectures so you can focus on listening instead of furiously typing. AI Smart Call Assistant goes a step further by translating calls in real time and even summarizing conversations-handy in a country where business, family, and friends often juggle multiple languages in the same breath.

For those "almost perfect" photos, AI Image Expander helps fill in cropped edges or reframe shots so they look intentional, not accidental. Taken together, these tools make the AI on the V60 feel less like a marketing checkbox and more like a built-in creative and productivity assistant-one that works quietly in the background, but can step in to elevate your work, play, and memories when you need it.

On paper, this stuff is impressive, especially if you juggle work, family, and social chaos across languages. The big question, as always, is - how well does it work in the real world? Early impressions are positive, but we'll reserve final judgment for a few weeks of actual usage. In India, where accents, dialects, and chaos are the norm, only long-term experience will tell if these AI features are reliable or just clever demos.

Performance and Power: Built to Keep Up, All Day and Beyond

At its core, the Vivo V60 runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile Platform, delivering a 27% faster CPU and 30% stronger GPU performance compared to its predecessor. Paired with up to 16GB of RAM, it breezes through multitasking-whether that's heavy apps, high-res photography, or graphics-intensive games.

The 90W fast charging means you can go from single digits to hours of use in the time it takes for a coffee break. Vivo also promises four years of software updates, keeping the V60 fast, secure, and feature-packed well into the future.

Then there's the headline stat: a massive 6500mAh battery packed into a body under 8mm thick. In the real world, that translates to getting through weddings, travel days, or non-stop work schedules without constantly eyeing the battery icon. The bright, power-efficient display also ensures all-day readability without draining your reserves.

It's the combination of Snapdragon muscle, generous RAM, quick charging, and marathon battery life that makes the V60 a true all-day performer-without the bulk you'd expect from such specs. So, let's just say your wrists and mind both will be equally happy.

Built Tough for Real Life

Raw performance means little if a phone can't survive everyday hazards, and here the V60 quietly flexes.

It carries IP68/IP69 ratings, so whether you're caught in the Mumbai monsoon or just plain clumsy, it should survive most of what daily life throws at it. The new Diamond Shield glass adds extra scratch resistance, helping the phone stay pristine even with rough handling.

And yes, while the engineering is impressive, only long-term usage will reveal how well that glass and frame stand up to India's infamous "gravity tests"-those accidental drops from a kitchen shelf or an overstuffed pocket.

The V60 Is Ambitious-And Mostly Delivers

Credit where it's due: Vivo has genuinely pulled off something ambitious here. The V60 blends a monster battery, slim design, and camera innovation, while throwing in AI that might actually matter day-to-day. It's not a phone for everyone, and it won't turn you into a professional photographer or productivity ninja overnight. But if you want a phone that tries to do it all, this is the most compelling V series yet.

Will it redefine the "flagship killer" game in India? Too early to say. But in a year of lookalike launches, the V60 actually stands out for all the right reasons.

Price & Availability

The Vivo V60 was officially launched in India on August 12, 2025, and will go on sale starting August 19, 2025. You'll get three colour choices-Auspicious Gold, Mist Gray, and Moonlit Blue-across online and offline channels, including Vivo's official site, Flipkart, Amazon, and partner retail stores.

Pricing:

• 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage: ₹36,999
• 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage: ₹38,999
• 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage: ₹40,999
• 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage: ₹45,999

Launch Offers:

Online buyers can expect instant discounts or exchange bonuses on select bank cards, No Cost EMI for up to 6 months, and a free 1-year extended warranty. There's also a bundle option for the Vivo TWS 3e at a reduced price.

Offline offers include EMI schemes, zero down payment options, exchange bonuses, and the same 1-year extended warranty. Some deals may also throw in discounted screen damage protection or free premium OTT subscriptions for a limited time with select prepaid plans-handy add-ons if you're planning a big festive-season upgrade.